Financial Investigator

City of New York•New York, NY

9d•$72,298 - $72,298•Onsite

About The Position

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Financial Investigator.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
Must have strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and investigative skills.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; strong attention to detail is essential.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team environment, are a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with a team of prosecutors, other investigators, and support staff to analyze allegations of criminal violations of New York State and local laws and to assist in complex investigations.
Assist with obtaining and then reviewing and evaluating financial records and any other relevant records, including, but not limited to, credit agency reports, credit card records, SARs and other FinCEN reports, call detail records, cell site records, e-mail correspondence and records from social media, to develop evidence sufficient to sustain criminal charges.
Assist with locating, contacting, and then conducting interviews of witnesses, potential witnesses, and subjects, either in the office or in the field, in furtherance of the investigation.
Assist in drafting subpoenas to banks and other companies for financial and other records and then communicate with the representatives of those entities to ensure that all of the relevant documents have been delivered.
Create schedules and charts that reflect the financial transactions at issue in exhibits that are easy to understand.
Assist in identifying and in seizing the proceeds of criminal enterprises.
Present findings in clear, coherent, accurate, and properly documented reports.
Assist prosecutors in preparing for trial.
Testify before grand juries and at trials.
Work independently to develop investigations into complex financial crimes.
Perform other related duties as needed.